ARDSU / DSU Toscana (Azienda Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario della Toscana)
DSU Toscana Scholarship for International Students
The DSU Toscana Scholarship for International Students is a partially-funded scholarship from ARDSU / DSU Toscana (Azienda Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario della Toscana) for Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, pursuing any field in Italy (Tuscany – Florence, Pisa, Siena, other Tuscan institutions). Deadline: Annual bando; for 2025/26 bachelor's/master's ran 15 July – 5 September 2025 (13:00), PhD/specialisation 25 September – 14 November 2025.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, specialisation programmes
- Where
- Italy (Tuscany – Florence, Pisa, Siena, other Tuscan institutions)
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Need-based cash grant (amount varies by ISEE/ISPE and residence status: in sede, pendolare, fuori sede) plus free canteen meals, accommodation help and regional-tax exemption
- Deadline
- Annual bando; for 2025/26 bachelor's/master's ran 15 July – 5 September 2025 (13:00), PhD/specialisation 25 September – 14 November 2025
- Host countries
- Italy (Tuscany – Florence, Pisa, Siena, other Tuscan institutions)
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
All nationalities, including international students, subject to income and academic conditions Academic Requirements Financial Requirements Nationality Requirements There is no nationality restriction. Italian, EU and non-EU students can all apply. International students whose income and assets are held outside Italy submit equivalent documentation so their economic position can be assessed against the same thresholds.
Scholarship Benefits
- A cash grant whose size depends on your economic condition and your residence status, with the largest amount going to "fuori sede" students who live away from home to study.
- Free access to DSU Toscana canteen and restaurant services.
- Accommodation: free university housing for winners (places are limited), or a housing contribution of about €250/month for eligible students who do not get a room, subject to availability.
- Exemption from the regional tax for the right to study.
- Part of the grant can be paid as services (meals and housing) rather than only cash.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Annual bando; for 2025/26 bachelor's/master's ran 15 July – 5 September 2025 (13:00), PhD/specialisation 25 September – 14 November 2025
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.